Tuition
| Level | Registration Fee | Tuition | Discount 2nd child | Discount 3rd+ child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K/1st grade Group (students must be at least 5 years of age and in Kindergarten or 1st grade) | $100 | $1,550 | -$50 | -$100 |
| 2nd/3rd grade Group | $100 | $1,550 | -$50 | -$100 |
| 4th/5th grade Group | $100 | $1,550 | -$50 | -$100 |
| Middle School | $100 | $1,550 | -$50 | -$100 |
| High School | $100 | $1,550 | -$50 | -$100 |
Starting with our 4/5 group, a previous knowledge of German is required. Additional online options for tutoring and/or small group instruction are available. Please contact us directly for more information.
Class time and Location
Our youth in-person classes will take place Saturdays from 9am to 12noon with recess from 10:15 – 10:45, at Nativity Catholic School in Menlo Park.
Registration Fee & Tuition Payment
$100 non-refundable registration fee per student due upon registration.
Tuition invoices are sent out mid August and due by the first day of classes. Tuition is for all 30 day of classes. Payment plans are available upon request.
Volunteer Duty
Each Family is require to sign up for 2 volunteer duties per school year. For this a $50 deposit per duty ($100 total) will be collected together with tuition and returned once the volunteer duty is completed. The volunteer duties are recess supervision during break, please remember to sign up for two (2) slots.
Sign-up for recess supervision here. (Link to sign up will be activated when tuition invoices are sent out in mid August.)
Books/Materials
Students at the elementary level and upward will be using a book, as part of the program. The price of the book varies, dependent upon the group and ranges between $15 – $75. Invoices for books will be sent out, once all students are assigned to their groups.
Registration Process
Please go to the Registration Section and complete the required fields in the appropriate tab based on age. Upon completion you will receive an invoice in 1-2 days from our office for the non-refundable registration fee. A onetime payment of the $100 non-refundable registration fee is due for each child at the time of registration. The full tuition is due on or by the first day of class.
Registration is only complete once we have received the following to items for each child.
- Completed registration form
- $100 non-refundable registration fee
Payment Options
GASPA now only accepts electronic payments for registration fees and tuition (as well as donations).
To keep our expenses low, we only accept electronic checks (ACH bank transfers). Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email from “German American School of Palo Alto” billing@gaspa-ca.org. The email will have a link “View invoice”. Click to view the invoice and follow the instructions to pay. You will have to enter your bank’s routing number and your checking account number. You can find these numbers on your checks. You can also print the invoice or download it as pdf for your records.
Please make sure to enter your account and routing number correctly. Incorrect numbers may result in rejected payment and additional fees.
Tuition Refund Policy
Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the end of the first day classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration is first-come, first-serve. Early registration ensures your place.
The German-American School of Palo Alto admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.